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» FISCAL FITNESS FOR THE GROWING BUSINESS IS BACK
By Loretta Humphrey-Cruz | Published 08/11/2009 | Fifth Third Community Connection | Unrated
On Aug. 26, the Michigan Small Business Technical Development Center (MI-SBTDC), in partnership with the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) will be holding their Fiscal Fitness for the Growing Business at Fifth Third Bank at 1000 Town Center in Southfield...
» FIFTH THIRD E-BUS RETURNS TO DETROIT
By Loretta Humphrey-Cruz | Published 07/8/2009 | Fifth Third Community Connection | Unrated
The Fifth Third Homeownership Mobile will be coming back into the Southeastern Michigan market in August 2009. The E-Bus is a 40-foot bus that is retrofitted with a bank of computers, Internet connectivity and a section for private consultation as needed. The purpose of the E-Bus has been to assist first-time homebuyers in purchasing a home and to provide homeownership counseling, education and follow-up evaluation and assistance. This year, as a result of the current economic environment, the primary focus of the bus is to be a resource center for the community.
» KEEPING SMALL BUSINESS STRONG
By Loretta Humphrey-Cruz | Published 07/8/2009 | Fifth Third Community Connection | Unrated
Small business is what America was founded upon, both as an economy and a country. The initiative, pride and courage small business owners possess represent the best of what our country stands for.
» HOME REPAIR GRANTS AVAILABLE
By Loretta Humphrey-Cruz | Published 05/13/2009 | Fifth Third Community Connection | Unrated
Fifth Third Bank, in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank
of Indianapolis, provides grants to eligible families at a 4:1 match, up to
$10,000 to assist homeowners who are in need of home repairs. The grant
is available to low-to-moderate income homeowners who need structural alterations, elimination of health and safety hazards such as lead-based
paint remediation, energy conservation improvements, improvements
for easier accessibility to the handicapped, and other ‘quality of life’ repairs...
» If I had a hammer...
By Loretta Humphrey-Cruz | Published 11/12/2008 | Fifth Third Community Connection | Unrated
Habitat for HumanityIn the city of Detroit, there is an estimated 40,000 families in need of decent and affordable homes. Thousands of families in the city are living in homes that are structurally unsound, unsanitary, unsafe and otherwise unlivable.
» Pivotal election engages teen involvement
By Loretta Humphrey-Cruz | Published 11/12/2008 | Fifth Third Community Connection | Unrated

Youth Diversity Symposium

Not since the election of John F. Kennedy in 1960 have U.S. citizens been so moved to action and tuned into the politics of the selection of an American president. Although not yet old enough to vote, on Oct. 28, 582 area high school students had the chance to speak up about the upcoming presidential election at the "Diversity & Choice: Election 2008" symposium at the Silver Gardens of Southfield.

» Fifth Third Young Bankers Club Students learn valuable skills
By Loretta Humphrey-Cruz | Published 05/15/2008 | Fifth Third Community Connection | Unrated
May signals the wrap up of the fourth cycle of the Fifth Third Young Bankers Club program. This proprietary financial literacy program is a great success and if you ask any one of the 242 students that participated in the program this cycle, they will no doubt tell you that they would want to do it again.
» Gail Perry-Mason highlights Fifth Third’s Women of Distinction Series
By Loretta Humphrey-Cruz | Published 03/12/2008 | Fifth Third Community Connection | Unrated
Fifth Third Bank’s African American Network hosted its first of a series of four luncheons that will highlight four African American women of distinction during 2008. The series, entitled “Women of Distinction,” will host women across metro Detroit who are experts in their fields. The luncheons provide useful, practical and timely information, inspiration and career advice in an intimate, relaxed setting.
» Community resources provide help for those in need
By Loretta Humphrey-Cruz | Published 03/12/2008 | Fifth Third Community Connection | Unrated
Fifth Third Bank is committed to the community. That’s why we donate well over $1 million annually to community organizations in Southeast Michigan that benefit tens of thousands of families. Additionally, we provide direct grants to consumers for home repair and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers. But, during these tough economic times, we wanted to do even more.
» Osborn High School students ‘Get Smart’ about finances
By Loretta Humphrey-Cruz | Published 02/13/2008 | Fifth Third Community Connection | Unrated
Fifty Osborn High School students may just think twice before they buy that new outfit or latest video game. In fact, they may be thinking more about saving their money, thanks to an eye-opening program they attended last month. Fifth Third Bank was pleased to be a part of a financial literacy program hosted by the City of Detroit.
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